Joker 2

2024 - 10 - 4

Why Joker 2 Might Just Be the Punchline We Didn't Order!

Box Office - DC Comics - Film Reviews - Joaquin Phoenix - Joker 2 - Lady Gaga - Musical Movies - Todd Phillips

Joker: Folie à Deux packs a punch with mixed reviews, dark themes, and musical numbers. Did anyone ask for this sequel?

The highly anticipated sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has recently hit UK cinemas and is already generating a whirlwind of opinions. Critics are torn between admiration and disdain for the film's bold approach to the beloved comic book genre, which this time around ventures into the realm of arthouse musicals. Despite the combined star power of Phoenix and Gaga, the film's unique blend has led to an unwanted Rotten Tomatoes rating that’s raising eyebrows and questions: Does a dark tale about a clown really need a musical twist?

In sticking with its unconventional theme, Joker 2 embraces a bizarre juxtaposition of catchy tunes and nihilistic undertones, diving deeper into the psychological complexities surrounding the iconic characters of Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn. With Easter eggs galore and nods to the DC universe, this sequel is packed with the kind of references that fans love to dissect, but has left many wondering if the high artistic ambitions have overshadowed the essence of its comic book origins.

While the film initially experienced a promising box office collection with $7 million in previews, projections suggest that it may fall short of the lofty $190 million budget Warner Bros. invested in it. The critics' assessments include some rather harsh sentiments, describing the sequel as "miserable" and "utterly charmless"—a stark contrast to the energetic and vibrant atmosphere one might expect from a collaboration between talented artists like Phoenix and Gaga. Some reviewers even point out that Joker 2 might be a comic book movie that, ironically, looks down on its own genre, making it a curious case for moviegoers looking for superhero escapism.

As we navigate through the ups and downs of Joker: Folie à Deux, it’s essential to recognize that art is subjective. Just as some may cringe at its over-the-top musical performance, others might find deep significance in the raw emotionality of the characters. So as we wait for the dust to settle and final verdicts to roll in, let’s brace ourselves for what could be one of the most unconventional interpretations of a comic book tale. After all, isn’t the true essence of cinema all about evoking emotion, no matter the form it takes?

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Joker: Folie a Deux scores an unwanted Rotten Tomatoes rating as ... (The Independent)

Critics have mixed feelings about the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga musical.

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Joker 2 Post-Credit Scene: Does Folie à Deux have an after-credit ... (MARCA.com)

Departing from the norms of traditional superhero films, this sequel embraces an arthouse musical framework while incorporating some familiar comic book ...

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Joker 2 Should Be a Big Deal for DC, So Why Does It Seem Like ... (IGN)

Super Hero Worship is a regular opinion column by IGN's Senior Staff Writer Jesse Schedeen. There was a time when one would have included the Batman ...

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What critics are saying about Joker 2 as sequel hits unwanted ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Joker: Folie a Deux has landed in UK cinemas but unfortunately for the film, it has now hit an unwanted achievement. Joaquin Phoenix returns in the sequel ...

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Joker: Folie à Deux Easter eggs: All the DC nods, cameos, and pop ... (GamesRadar+)

The long-awaited sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Joker and Harley Quinn is finally here, and boy does it pack a punch. Picking up after Arthur ...

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' ending explainer: Let's unpack that 'Dark Knight ... (Mashable)

"Joker: Folie à Deux" hints at the origins of Heath Ledger's Joker in "The Dark Knight." But who asked for this?

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Joker Folie à Deux Box Office Collection Day 2: Negative Reviews ... (Republic World)

The film will release globally on October 4 and got a pre-release here. Joaquin Phoenix returns in the lead role while Lady Gaga joins the cast of the musical ...

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Joker: Folie à Deux movie review (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

What the wafer-thin story amounts to in the end is the same nihilistic slop that Phillips served up in the first “Joker,” albeit remixed, genre-wise.

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Joker 2 Is a Comic Book Movie That Hates Comic Books (Den of Geek)

Joker: Folie à Deux will likely court controversy for not only being an “elevated” comic book movie, but one that also looks down on the comics themselves.

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The miserable, utterly charmless razzle-dazzle of Joker: Folie à Deux (Vox)

Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, and Todd Phillips teamed up to make something joyless.

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'Joker 2' Box Office: 'Folie a Deux' Makes $7 Million in Previews (Variety)

The first film made $13.3 million in Thursday previews on its way to a $96.2 million opening weekend, while the sequel is on track to make a smaller $50 million ...

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Makes $7M In Thursday Night Previews ... (Deadline)

Warner Bros' Todd Phillips directed sequel Joker: Folie à Deux earned $7M in previews last night that began at 3PM, a number that indicates that the $190M+ ...

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Is there a Joker 2 post-credits scene? (Glamour UK)

Joker: Folie À Deux is finally out in cinemas, with the musical psychological thriller seeing Lady Gaga starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a sequel to ...

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Joker: Folie À Deux Is Getting Panned As An Okay Musical And A ... (Kotaku)

Image: Warner Bros. Director Todd Phillips' 2019 Joker seemingly hit the box office at just the right time, weaving between the late Trump years and the ...

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Just How Bad Does It Look For 'Joker 2'? Critical Pans And ... (Forbes)

Even with the addition of Lady Gaga, the divisive “Joker” musical sequel looks to disappoint at the box office and fall far short of its ...

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Does Joker 2 Have a Post-Credits Scene? (IGN Africa)

Joker: Folie à Deux opens only in cinemas on October 4.

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Will 'Joker 2' Box Office Opening Weekend Be Successful? (Vulture)

Box office projections for 'Joker: Folie a Deux' aren't looking too promising. The original made $96 million in its opening weekend. What will Warner Bros.

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The New Joker Pulls Off the Magic Trick of Actually Being Worse ... (Slate Magazine)

In 2019, a year now separated from us by enough catastrophic global events to feel like a remote archaeological era, the movie Joker, like it or not (I ...

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Joker 2 Ending Explained: Heath Ledger Connection, Harvey Dent's ... (Variety)

The comic book sequel takes place after the events of “Joker,” with Phoenix's killer clown Arthur Fleck on trial for the murders he committed in the first movie ...

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Hear Nick Cave Sing Cheery 'What the World Needs Now Is Love ... (Rolling Stone)

No joke: That's Nick Cave singing a cheery rendition of Burt Bacharach's cheery “What the World Needs Now Is Love” on the newly released soundtrack to ...

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'Joker 2' Ending Explained: Will There Be a 'Joker 3'? (IndieWire)

'Joker: Folie à Deux' wrapped up Joaquin Phoenix's storyline as Arthur Fleck, but could a third 'Joker' film be in the works?

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Joker 2 Box Office collection Day 3: Hollywood movie starring ... (Livemint)

Joker 2 Box Office collection Day 3: Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the Hollywood movie earned ₹7.75 crore in India post-release on October 2, ...

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Ending Explained (Today.com)

Fans are divided about ending of 'Joker 2' — what happened? · Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/Joker and Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel in "Joker: Folie A Deux." ...

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Joker 2 is exactly what comic book nerds have clamoured for – now ... (The Independent)

So much for the 'theme park' criticism, Martin Scorsese... Joaquin Phoenix's new DC Comics sequel may be the driest, least fun 'superhero movie' ever ...

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' ending: Who dies? Who walks? Who gets the ... (USA TODAY)

What happened in "Joker: Folie à Deux"? Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and director Todd Phillips break down the wild ending and Gaga's triumphant song.

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Falling Flat at Box Office After Receiving an ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Todd Phillips' 'Joker' sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is opening well behind expectations after earning an unheard-of D CinemaScore.

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